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5. Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania has a symbolic meaning, the word union in triangular shape represents the unity of organizations that lead to the same goal. The Thai Dhammaduta is the blooming and glorifying lotus flower in the center. The floating Dharma Chakra represents Buddhism. Oceania represents the national animal of Australia and New Zealand, the Kangaroo and the Kiwi which looks like embracing and supporting the Thai Dhammaduta union in propagating Buddhism

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6. In this regulation “Union of Thai Sangha” means Thai Dhammaduta monks in Oceania. “Director” means the Executive Director of the Thai Missionary Union in Oceania.

7. Union of Thai Sangha in Oceania has the following objectives

1) to lay down policies, promote, support, assist, correct, or improve the religious practice of the temple and the Thai Sangha, other Sangha, and the people of Oceania

2) To be a center for exchanging knowledge, opinions, and coordination between the Thai Sangha, other Sangha, and the people of Oceania

3) To be a center for exchanging knowledge, action, and cooperation between the Thai Sanghas in Oceania and the Thai Sangha

4) For cooperation and coordination with Buddhist organizations and other religious organizations 

5) For cooperation and coordination with government or private agencies in Oceania and other countries.

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Section 2: Administration
8.   Board of Committee of the Union of Thai Sanghas

The Board of Committee of the Union of Thai Sanghas means a group of Dhammaduta monks elected by resolutions of the annual general meeting to manage the work of the Union of Thai Sanghas according to the policies and objectives of the Union with the tenure of 3 years as follows:

8.1 The Board of Committee for the Union of Thai Sanghas consists of

(1) President of the Union of Thai Sanghas
(2) At least 3 Vice-Presidents of the Union of Thai Sanghas
(3) One secretary-general of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
(4) At least 3 Deputy Secretary-General of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
(5) Treasurer of the Union of Thai Dhammaduta Union
(6) One Assistant Treasurer of the Union of Thai Sanghas
(7) Not more than five members of the Board of Committee of the Union of Thai Sanghas.
In total, no more than 15 people
 

8.2 When the Managing committee in any position is vacant. The committee of the Union of Thai Sangha can consider appointing a new Managing committee to replace the vacant position. The managing committee who has been appointed to the vacant position to remain in the position for the remainder of the term of the person he/she replaces

9. to establish a secretariat It is an agency of the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union. Responsible for meetings, documentary work, registration, legal work, finance and organizational coordination, including other duties that the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union Assigned to the Secretariat It is located in the temple that the secretary is affiliated with.

10. Administration of the Thai Dhammaduta Union To divide the work into different departments in matters of administration, propagation, education, and public utilities, etc., which may be announced as offices, divisions, or centers, or other units to be added in that department.

11. The Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union Arathana or invite ordination to appoint Advisory and Sponsorship Committee with the same term as the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union that appointed

12. For details on electoral methods, qualifications, other powers and duties and the termination of the Board of Directors for the Thai Dhammaduta Union to be in accordance with the announcement

Section 3: Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
13. The Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union have authority, therefore

13.1 Operations for the administration of the Thai Dhammaduta Union to be in accordance with the policy and objectives

13.2 Maintain and develop members of the Thai Dhammaduta Union

13.3 Appoint or assign a committee subcommittee or a working group to assist the work of the Thai Dhammaduta Union

14. President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union have powers and duties as follows:

14.1 Presiding over the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union and the meeting of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
14.2 Being the Chief Executive Officer
14.3 Being a State primate Serves as a designated state administration
14.4 Responsible for general administration of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
14.5 as a representative of the Thai Dhammaduta Union in all affairs

15. Vice-President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union have powers and duties as follows:

15.1 Acting as an Assistant to the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
15.2 Being a State primate to administer various states as assigned by the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
15.3 To be the Chairperson of various departments as assigned by the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
15.4 Acting on behalf of the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union when the president of the Thai Dhammaduta Union is absent or unable or unable to perform duties or as assigned by the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union

 

16. Secretary-General of the Thai Dhammaduta Union have powers and duties as follows:

16.1 Be the head of the secretariat office
16.2 Being the secretary of the Board of Directors
16.3 To be the secretary of the Executive Committee
16.4 Being the secretary of the primate of the state As assigned by the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
16.5 To perform duties assigned by the President or Vice-President as assigned by the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union when the Secretary-General is absent. or unable or unable to perform duties to the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union Assign one of the Deputy Secretary-General to perform duties on his behalf.

17. Deputy Secretary-General of the Thai Dhammaduta Union have powers and duties as follows:

17.1 Acting as Assistant Secretary at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
17.2 To be the secretary of various committees as assigned by the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union.
17.3 To be the secretary of the primate of the state As assigned by the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union
17.4 To perform duties assigned by the President or Vice-President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union when one of the Deputy Secretary-General is absent. or unable or unable to perform duties to the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union Assign one of the Deputy Secretary-General to perform duties on his behalf.

18. Other Executive Directors have powers and duties. Serves as members of various departments and performs duties as the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union. or the president of the Thai Dhammaduta Union assigned

19. Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer have authority Taking care of the money and property of the Thai Dhammaduta Union and perform duties as the Board of the Thai Dhammaduta Union or the president of the Thai Dhammaduta Union assigned

Section 4: Members
20. There are two types of members of the Thai Dhammaduta Union:

1. Ordinary 2. Extraordinary, with both being a temple and Dhammaduta or monks who come to practice in the country in Oceania.

21. Members of the Thai Dhammaduta Union have a duty to maintain Helping the affairs of the Thai Sangha and the Union of Thai Dharma ambassadors For details of membership classification And any other rights and duties of all types of members shall be in accordance with the announcement.

Section 5: Finance and Property
22. Money and assets of the Thai Dhammaduta Union may come from

(1) maintenance of members
(2) the donation of the faithful
(3) various funds
(4) agencies, organizations from the private and public sectors;
(5) other income

23. Additional maintenance of money and property of the Thai Dhammaduta Union in accordance with the announcement.

24. The Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union Appointment of annual auditors

Section 6: Meeting
25. There are 3 types of Thai Dhammaduta Union meetings:

(1) Annual general meeting
(2) Extraordinary meeting
(3) conferencing via electronic media (online)

 

25.1 Annual General Meeting to be held once a year during February until March There must be a measure of all types of members attending at least two thirds of the meeting to constitute a quorum.
25.2 The annual general meeting is the person who determines the venue for the next year's general meeting
25.3 Extraordinary meetings are held when the annual general meeting agreed to hold an extraordinary meeting or the chairman of the Thai Dharma dharma union is the one who summons the meeting in case of urgent consideration or when one of the 3 Presidents signs a proposal to the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union

25.4 Extraordinary meeting place to the annual general meeting or the President of the Thai Dhammaduta Union, as the case may be.

25.5 The resolution of the meeting shall be passed by a majority of votes. in the case of equal sound for the chairman to vote more

26. Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union There must be at least 2 out of 3 attendees to form a quorum. and to hold meetings at least twice a year

27. For additional procedures and details related to the meeting to be in accordance with the announcement

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Section 7: Amendment
28. Amendments or improvements to these regulations Can be done with a resolution approving two-thirds of all members of the temple meeting in the annual general meeting.

29. Interpretation of these Regulations The resolution of the Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union is final.

Section 8: Termination
30. When the organization of the Thai Dhammaduta Union unable to continue need to end All assets belong to Buddhist charities only.

Section 9: Transitional Chapters
31. The Board of Directors of the Thai Dhammaduta Union elected and or other directors who have been appointed before this regulation is still a member in accordance with the regulations of the Thai Dhammaduta union in all respects until the end of the agenda

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Announced on the 23rd day of July B.E. 2563

 

 

 

(Phra Kittisoponwithet)
President of the Thai Missionary Union in Oceania